She didn't have smoke detectors and was lucky to escape the home, he added.

Fire investigators believe a candle left unattended overnight sparked the fire, which was contained to the kitchen. Loveless said the woman used the candle for light because her power had been turned off.

The house sustained minor damage in the kitchen and smoke damage throughout the residence.

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